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salary

[sal-uh-ree] / ˈsæl ə ri /


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Salary negotiations are challenging for many people, but it can be especially daunting when you’re an entry-level worker just starting out in your career.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

Salary was an afterthought for Buffett, whose own Berkshire stock portfolio had been accruing gains since Abel was in grade school.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 7, 2026

If asylum seekers are granted permission to work, they can only apply for eligible jobs on the Immigration Salary List.

From BBC • Nov. 4, 2025

Salary caps have helped the NFL, NBA, and NHL maintain good levels of competition and give the fans of the smallest market franchises hope that their teams can compete regularly.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 19, 2025

Salary increases for Grout and Sauceda are based partly on how many migrants they catch.

From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario




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